Posts - Bill - HR 1160 Health Care Provider Shortage Minimization Act of 2025
house 02/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to clarify tax rules for locum tenens physicians and advanced care practitioners, recognizing them as independent contractors. This change is designed to help address physician shortages, particularly in underserved areas, by making temporary healthcare services more flexible and accessible.
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HR 1160 - Health Care Provider Shortage Minimization Act of 2025
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left-leaning 02/10/2025
Why fix healthcare shortages with a tax loophole for doctors when we could expand Medicare?
left-leaning 02/10/2025
Let’s treat healthcare like a human right, not a side hustle for practitioners!
moderate 02/10/2025
Alleviating physician shortages is critical, but is this the most efficient solution?
right-leaning 02/10/2025
Empowering doctors as independent contractors is a smart way to fill gaps without big government.
left-leaning 02/10/2025
Turning our healthcare into a gig economy won’t fix the real problems of access and cost!
right-leaning 02/10/2025
A win for doctors and patients alike, reducing bureaucratic interference in healthcare!
moderate 02/10/2025
Great for flexibility, but could this bill also result in instability for healthcare workers?
moderate 02/10/2025
It’s a start to addressing shortages, but let’s ensure quality care doesn’t become a casualty.
right-leaning 02/10/2025
Finally, some common sense to cut the red tape for independent physicians!